Jobs at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description    

• The Area Logistics Manager is responsible for maintaining sound operational output throughout the region to support the company’s expectation of the logistical function. The performance must be achieved through operational excellence, people leadership and a continuous improvement driven mind-set with a balanced approach between efficiency results and customer service delivery. In addition the achievement of the company’s expectations must be delivered through professional and morally sound work ethics as embedded through all departments across the region.

Required Skills       

•   B Degree majoring in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management.
•    Computer literacy with working knowledge of integrated warehouse and transportation optimisation management systems, and working knowledge of MSOffice (Excel, PowerPoint).
•    Working knowledge of an ERP System.
•    Minimum of 10 years’ post qualification experience in logistics (distribution) of which at least 5 years should be on a management level.
•    Experience within the FMCG environment.
•    Internal and external service orientated individual.
•    Willingness to embrace and drive positive change in the region/organisation.
•    Willingness to work long hours producing exceptional results while working under pressure.
•    Good decision making skills with strong leadership skills.
•    Customer oriented assertiveness and problem solving skills.
•    Assertive, disciplined individual with strong communication (written and verbal) skills who can communicate within the matrix of different levels of all stakeholders.
•    Ability to work independent as well as part of a team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•  Plan, organise and manage the responsibilities of the Area Logistics Leadership Team within a complex region whilst remaining within the organisational requirements
•  Demonstrate excellent people leadership by creating a culture in which employees want to perform and enjoy.
•  Create a regional budget and monitor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets.
•   Recommend optimal usage of transportation vehicles, routing and equipment to ensure an efficient transportation department.
•  Ensure increased focus on secondary distribution and utilize supporting systems to ensure heightened efficiency in both time and resource utilization while ensuring compliance
•  Direct logistics operations to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy and efficiency objectives.
•  Analyse the financial impact of proposed transportation changes such as routing, shipping product volumes or suppliers
•  Continuously analyse financial information, operating KPIs and any other relevant information in order to develop a culture of continuous improvement and saving.
•  Plan and implement warehouse and transportation flow management systems to continuously set new, yet realistic, efficiency improvement targets.
•  Direct and coordinate, through cross-functional intervention, activities within the primary and secondary logistics environment in order to obtain optimal use of equipment, facilities and human resources.
•  Train, coach and support regional site managers and employees in their roles and responsibilities in respect of regional logistic strategies and efficiencies.
•  At operational level, ensure the maintenance of metrics, reports and efficiencies in support of the broader national logistics function.
•  Execute regional requirements in relation to internal administrative, customised transportation and warehouse reporting and measurement.
•  Ensure regional compliance with company policies and procedures for product transit and delivery.
•  Direct regional logistics operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy and efficiency objectives balanced with the aim to achieve maximum customer service delivery.
•  Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting and shipping.
•  Nurture a work environment of professionalism, mutual respect as well as ethically sound business practises.

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Job Description    

• Join Lactalis at our site in Gqeberha as well as our Distribution Centre, and take on the challenge of a HR Manager Manager. This exciting career opportunity at Lactalis SA will enable you to play your part in ensuring that the company achieves its challenging objectives during the next phase of its growth in South Africa.

Required Skills:

•  Tertiary Qualification in HR/ Industrial Psychology/Labour Law or Social Sciences.
•  At least 5+ years generalist HR experience in a Manufacturing and/or FMCG environment.
•  Proficient in English and a Valid Code 08 driver’s license.
•  A keen interest in Industrial Relations, creating a culture of performance and discipline
•  Experience in representing the company at the CCMA and interaction with Unions.
•  Proven track record in HR management
•  Results driven
•  Business acumen and good decision making skills with strong leadership skills.
•  Proven customer orientation, assertiveness and problem solving skills in a high pace and demanding business environment.
•  Willing to work Irregular hours.
•  Accuracy and attention to detail.
•  Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
•  Advance MS Excel skills.

Duties & Responsibilities     

• People Management: Provide HR advice and support on all people decisions in order to enhance team performance, morale, productivity, culture, diversity and promote sound industrial relations.
•  Budget Control: Work with line management and head office HR to estimate HR costs for annual budget. Monitor costs and positions within agreed budget parameters. Compile action plans with plant management for FTE/Labour cost savings initiatives.
•  Employee Relations: Effectively managing Industrial/Employee Relations activities to support business continuity. Fully understand and apply the collective agreements. Interaction with Union at Site level.
•  Change Management: Effectively assist in managing the transformation process and ensure achievement of set targets. Involvement in continuous business improvement initiatives
•  Employee Engagement: Improve employee engagement at site through continuous identification of new engagement opportunities. Implement all actions as agreed on site engagement plans with clear timeframes. Ensures that the communication structures are maintained to address management/employee issues and to communicate appropriately.
•  Plan, Recruit and Select staff followed by an onboarding/Induction Process
•  Business partnering: Collaborating with other managers in the business, to ensure the smooth running of the Distribution Centre and Warehouse from a people perspective.
•  HR Reporting to Site Management and Head Office HR
•  HR Administration (includes payroll, UIF etc)
•  Ensure timeous, consistent and quality delivery of HR services.